police had closed an outer entry gate, apparently telling the large queues still waiting for access that they would not be let in until half-time in the match. Many who had tickets were understandably furious at that, and, less forgivably, started pushing those ahead of them, and piling pressure on the gate. The gate was reopened to ease pressure, but the fans poured through out of control
Newcastle United
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Deja Vu all over again at Anfield
17 December 2021Attitudes to concussion have thankfully transformed completely since the 1980s – an era when, scarily, there was nothing remarkable about players getting concussed, having a head-wash by the physio’s ‘magic sponge,’ and then carrying on playing. Current practice is worlds away from such folly.
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Villa make short work of Newcastle
28 August 2021“It was Ings who broke the deadlock, and in spectacular style. He produced a wonderful bicycle kick to give his new team the lead. He could be the most under-valued forward in the EPL.”
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FOOTBALL: Newcastle burn Burnley
17 April 2021“Has Bruce finally found his lucky streak once again?”